PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY 4.0 AND 5.0: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RECENT PMBOK EDITIONS

Abstract: This study comparatively analyzes the PMBOK Guide’s 6th, 7th, and upcoming 8th editions through qualitative and quantitative content analysis. It traces the evolution from PMBOK 6’s process-oriented framework to PMBOK 7’s principles-based approach. PMBOK 8 (expected 2026) synthesizes these into a hybrid model, with explicit focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable project management. The analysis reveals a progressive shift towards value delivery, enhanced governance, strategic resource management, and stakeholder-centric value creation, increasingly integrating human dynamics and expert judgment. This evolution aligns project management standards with the complex, human-technology integrated demands of Industries 4.0 and 5.0. Keywords: Project management standards, AI Project Management, PMI, PMBOK, PM Tools and techniques (T&T)